Watersheds

What is a watershed?

A watershed is a stream or river that flows from rainwater coming down from two hills. It is the crease of two downward hills that flows to a river or an ocean.

Watersheds are very important and need to be healthy. The problem is, that not just rainwater is getting into watersheds. Sewage is leaking into watersheds, and from impermeable surfaces like sidewalks, streets, roofs, and parking lots, bacteria, car oil, and chemicals are leaking into the watersheds and polluting them.

This causes rivers and lakes and even oceans to become polluted as well. With soil eroding, it is harder for the water to be purified and the water stays polluted.

What can you do?

What we need is something called a rain garden. A rain garden is composed of soil and plants, flowers, and shrubs common in your area. The water will be absorbed by the garden and be able to not flow into the watersheds. This will help the garden and the water to be purified.

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